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Life is full of transitions. Some are so natural we hardly notice. Others are exciting and rewarding and we run through it like a finish line.  Then there are the rough transitions.   No matter what type of journey we are on change can be difficult and full of surprises. Even just the transition from summer to back to school can be hard. We all need some adjustment time, but we don't always get it. Our family is on a good journey with lots of wonderful things ahead but it still isn't easy. For me, one of the hardest things about moving to a new state is leaving my amazing community. The second is the time spent in limbo. I am trying to embrace this journey and I am finding my essential oils are very helpful for each stage.  Here are a few of the many options we have to help support us emotionally while we tackle life! White Angelica is my "have an amazing day" oil. I apply to the tops of my shoulders, the top of my head, and w...

It is has been quite a while since I have updated on my son's journey with Perry Romberg (PRS) and Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN). Honestly, it is easier not to talk about it. Pain is the shadow over his childhood. I am a positive person and I tend to only talk about the things that uplift. No one likes being around the person who always talks about their problems. As a rule, I try to talk about it only when asked. If someone asks my son how he's doing, he always says "Good." No matter how he feels. The answer is good.  It's easier.  So here is where we are today. He is almost 14, tall, thinning out, smart, sassy at times, quiet mostly, with a tendency towards kindness, gentleness, and dark humor. He's creative, smart sensitive, handsome. All the stuff moms always say.  Until a two weeks ago he hurt every day. Usually all day. The best medicine we have found is in his friendships. He smiles more, laughs constantly, and seems to be able to put the pa...

I know it has been a while since I have been on here. February has been a full month with visits to my son's specialists in Dallas, two birthdays and lots of pain for my sweet boy.  Some good things are happening along the way. For some time now our family has been trying to clean up out eating. We are eating less and less processed food and heavy meats, while we increased seafood, and fresh fruits and vegetables. You can read about the beginning of this journey here  Simple Does Not Mean Easy I know it's basic stuff and we are still striving. Some family members struggle more than others. If you were to look in on us you would see the lines are drawn boys vs. girls. My oldest has been doing the best, as she cut out all meat, sodas, and most processed foods. She loves seafood and vegetables. My other daughter is also a very healthy and wise eater, and more disciplined about exercise.  The whole family has been trying to get this one area right be...

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Here are a few pictures of my class set-up. I bought glass roller ball bottles at Amazon . I like the ones with the metal ball. I put the lids and rollers in a crystal dish 'cause its pretty. The little green drawstring bags are to put the rollers in when they are finished. The ladies chose a gift bag color and put all the finished items and the recipe cards in to take home.  The crocheted bag contains the oils for the class (another blog on these bags later!). I color coordinated the recipe and bottles.   Pink - pain blend, Blue/Purple - Relax, and Green - Focus We also made a fall scented room spray in the brown spray bottles.  My recipe cards are printed on index card paper Avery 8387. Aren't these pretty? I love sparkle and color! The labels are clear printable Avery 18695. I put them on ahead of time while the bottles and my hands were oil free.  This is my first periscope (scary) about the class.  A few minutes ...

It has been over two months since we went from healthy eaters to that fanatical family.  My son had a bad reaction to the one medication that had really helped with his pain. We had to stop it cold and the pain came rushing in.  As usually happens, desperation helped us make a decision we had been putting off. For us it was the gluten/grain free diet. So in one weekend we dropped all sugar, and most grains including corn.  The one we kept was rice. I know. You're thinking why? Well, it is one of the only foods my son had complete tolerance for.  I told him I would do it with him. It was only fair. I used to be such a slave to bread. We have been cutting it back for years so it was pretty painless to just cut the cord. Sort of. Not everyone in our house was willing to keep the diet with us. So meal times could be more stressful. It seemed to reinforce the few foods he couldn't have instead of the all the great choices he could have....

So much has happened since I posted over 2 years ago. My youngest child, now 11, has been actively battling with a rare health condition.  He was diagnosed when 5, but we knew something was up by 2 1/2.  It just took over 2 years to find a doctor who knew what his condition was.   If you meet us, most people would never know anything was going on.  I'm thankful for that and have been pretty quiet about his condition because I don't want him treated differently or stigmatized in some way. However, our last doctors appointment gave me much to think about.  One of the specialists who sees our son recommended I "put myself out there." So what is his condition? Parry Romberg Syndrome.  He won't die from it, but he does have to learn to live with it. Every person with PRS has a different  story.  Some have seizures, others only facial atrophy.  Most will have headaches of some degree and may develop anxiety, or depression.  A ...